HGS Membership Program
Become an HGS Member
One membership, six pathways to growth. Unlock our online courses, the Growth Compass platform, the IOA Olympic Student Leadership Conference, teacher training, our international community, and university advising — all through a simple, flexible credit system.
Who We Are
How We Are
HGS has spent years building a connected ecosystem for ambitious students and the educators who guide them — online courses, the Growth Compass platform, the IOA Olympic Student Leadership Conference, teacher training, an international community, and university advising, all in one place. Membership is how families and schools unlock every pathway at once, with the flexibility to focus credits wherever a student needs them most.
Student Study Tracks
Where Students Focus Their Growth
Every HGS student builds their journey around one of three core tracks — each supported by the full membership ecosystem.
Academic Excellence
Rigorous coursework, AP planning, and university-aligned pathways for students pursuing top-tier academic outcomes.
Sport Performance
Structured training schedules and NCAA-aligned planning that help student-athletes balance performance with academics.
Arts Impact
Creative development in visual design, media, and arts-based projects that help students express leadership through impact.
Past Faculty & Students
Past Students & Teachers
A look at some of the alumni and educators who've grown through the HGS ecosystem.
Elena P.
IOA Conference Alumna · now at Cambridge
"The IOA Conference changed how I see leadership — and how I see myself."
Marco T.
HGS Teacher Trainer & Advisor
"Teacher training gave me a completely new toolkit for guiding students through the Growth Compass."
Sofia K.
University Advising Alumna · now at LSE
"My advisor helped me build a university plan that actually fit who I am."
James O.
International Community Member
"The global community is where I made friends I still talk to every week."
How We Work
Introducing: HGS Memberships
A wide array of elevated learning experiences, unlocked through a single flexible credit system. Here's how it works.
Choose a Membership
Select from our Foundation, Growth, or Premium tiers — each offering a set of credits redeemable across every HGS program throughout the year.
Submit the Commitment Form
Complete our simple membership form. We'll follow up to confirm your family's or school's enrollment and invoicing schedule.
Name Your Point of Contact
Designate a parent, advisor, or coordinator to liaise with HGS and coordinate access across every program.
HGS Takes It From There
We handle programming, scheduling, and progress reporting through the Growth Compass. Students simply show up and grow.
What We Offer
A Look at Our Program Offerings
Purchase a membership, spend your credits across any of the six offerings below, and watch students grow.
Online Courses
2 credits / course
Self-paced and live-taught elective and enrichment courses spanning academics, leadership, and creative disciplines.
Year-round, online
Growth Compass
3 credits / student, per year
Full platform access — assessments, career pathways, advisor dashboards, and personalized growth tracking.
Ongoing, online
IOA Olympic Student Leadership Conference
10 credits / delegate
An immersive leadership experience at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia, Greece.
Annually, in-person
Teacher Training
3 credits / teacher
Professional development sessions equipping teachers and advisors with HGS pedagogy and platform mastery.
Quarterly, online
International Community
1 credit / member
Access to the global HGS student and family network — cultural exchange, pen-buddy programs, and peer clubs.
Ongoing, online
University Advising
6 credits / student
One-on-one advising sessions covering university shortlisting, application strategy, and AP/graduation planning.
Year-round, hybrid
Credits in Action
What Can 35 Credits Do?
Credits give total flexibility. Here's one example of how a Growth membership's 35 credits might be spent across a year.
| Program | Example Use | Cost | Credits Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Courses | 3 students complete an online course | 2 credits/student | 6 |
| Growth Compass | 5 students onboarded to the platform | 3 credits/student | 15 |
| Teacher Training | 2 teachers attend training | 3 credits/teacher | 6 |
| International Community | 8 members join the community | 1 credit/member | 8 |
18 student and teacher program experiences across 4 offering types — at the Growth tier ($9,000), that works out to roughly $257 per experience. Credits can be mixed and matched freely.
Membership Tiers
Choose Your Plan
Every family and school is unique — that's why the membership model is fully customizable through credits.
Foundation
$4,900
15 credits
Growth
$9,000
35 credits
Premium
$20,000
90 credits
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions before you commit to a membership?
Who can become an HGS member?
How do credits work?
Can we upgrade tiers mid-year?
What happens to unused credits?
Is the IOA Conference included in every tier?
Still have questions? Contact HGS Support →
Become a Member
Ready to Commit?
Join families and schools across the HGS network unlocking growth across six pathways. Fill out the form below and we'll follow up to get you started.